Monel strings?

pdg

Has anyone tried these Martin "Retro" "monel" strings? I have them on a short-scale 12-fret D-hole guitar (with the 1st and 2nd strings changed to the same as Argie 011s). I enjoy their "rebound" and tone.

https://www.amazon.com/Martin-Retro-Acoustic-Guitar-Strings/dp/B06X9ZRZ7G

King_Cardboard

I’m not sure I’d want them on a selmer style, but they’re my go to for my reso and archtop

everett

Yes, I use them on my archtops...40s L7 and a 50s Levin. I also used them on a Gibson J200 and I really liked the sound. Overall more mellow than bronze strings. Can't say I considered them on a selmac style guitar because for me, the strings make a large part of the manouche sound.

bopster

I use 13-56 gauge Monels on my 1934 L-7. Last forever and hold their tone.

rgrice

Used them for quite awhile on acoustic archtop and they’re great. I prefer Tomastik flats for electric archtop.

Don’t think I’d try them on GJ guitar. They can’t be as dry as Argentines and not sure if the tension would be ok for Selmer design.

Buco

I'd give them a shot. Extra light gauge fits the bill. I tried a few of Martin silk and steel varieties in the same gauge but didn't like them on my guitar.

bopster

@Buco where’s the pick in mouth photo?

The Monels are for archtop only. They would be awful on Selmacs.

Buco

@bopster it was misrepresenting the fact. That I don't use Big City picks any more.

He already tried them and likes them.